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Test Automation and CI/CD DevOps in the Automotive Industry

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DevOps play a crucial role in software testing in many industries. The same goes for the automotive sector. The DevOps pipeline holds remarkable similarities to how the automobile sector works.

Workers neatly assemble different parts to construct an entire vehicle. To some extent, the automotive sector has already adopted lean principles. The automotive industry has to live up to high quality and safety expectations.

Moreover, with digitalization and technology advancements rising rapidly, customers expect a great deal of automation. [Read more…] about Test Automation and CI/CD DevOps in the Automotive Industry

No-Code Automation Testing Guide

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Huge CRT monitors gave way to the thinnest LCDs; a landline is no longer needed to patch you through to a friend; and cars can move without human involvement. Everything is moving forward, and the field of software development is shifting gears as well.

According to Gartner, no-code tools will be used in the process of developing 70 percent of apps by 2025. No-code/low-code testing is also gaining momentum, and enterprises are widely adopting the new technology to keep testing fast and effective.

Take a DogQ No Code Automation Testing, for example. It’s an innovative app with a simple and intuitive interface that can be used by anyone who doesn’t possess extensive knowledge of testing. [Read more…] about No-Code Automation Testing Guide

Colruyt tests Clevon’s unmanned vehicle in Belgium for shopping deliveries

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Collect&Go, Colruyt Group’s online shopping service, is currently testing the state-of-the-art technology: an autonomous vehicle built by the Estonian technology company Clevon that combines remote teleoperation with advanced autopilot functionality.

The aim is to find out what such a vehicle can mean for Collect&Go in a rapidly changing e-commerce context. Remotely controlled, the self-driving vehicle will take to public roads for the first time today.

In doing so, it will cover a 4-kilometre route, from the distribution centre to Collect&Go’s pick-up point in Londerzeel. This is the longest route ever covered in Belgium by an unmanned vehicle. [Read more…] about Colruyt tests Clevon’s unmanned vehicle in Belgium for shopping deliveries

Abrantix launches new robot to test payment terminals

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Imagine being able to test multiple physical payment terminals at the same time, using a purpose-built robot of industrial quality. With Abrantix’s new Robot T4 this becomes a reality.

The Swiss payment technology expert says its latest addition to its product portfolio can check up to four terminals simultaneously.

Martin Gloor, chief product officer, says: “Thanks to our many years of experience and through conversations with our clients we know that scaling robotic testing for payment terminals is a key feature that the market needs.” [Read more…] about Abrantix launches new robot to test payment terminals

Most Popular Programming Languages for Automation

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Basically, programming languages are sets of rules for communicating with machines. To get the most out of automated testing, one should require practical knowledge in at least one automation programming language.

The Udemy JavaScript course review might be helpful for those thinking about such an opportunity. Read on to learn more about these crucial and powerful tools in the IT industry. [Read more…] about Most Popular Programming Languages for Automation

ESA marks first steps of new robot in space

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While the world eagerly awaits the launch of a spacecraft to the Moon, a robot quietly reaches yet another milestone in space. The newest robotic arm outside the International Space Station woke up, stretched and moved a payload effortlessly from one side to the other of the Nauka science module.

The European Robotic Arm (ERA) successfully completed the first transfer following commands from cosmonauts inside the Space Station last week. Teams in Moscow, Russia and at ESA’s control room in the Netherlands monitored the moves, where the image above was taken by the European team on console on 24 August.

This first motion involved unleashing the payload – a single pin latch and its adapter for the cosmonaut support tool – from Nauka, moving it to the other side of the module and then installing it back to the original position. [Read more…] about ESA marks first steps of new robot in space

DHL begins trial runs of Cleveron’s autonomous delivery vehicle

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DHL Express has begun testing an autonomous delivery vehicle built by Estonian company Cleveron. The trials will take place in Tallin, Estonia, and use the Clevon 1 electric delivery robot, which has a 100 km range.

This is the second strategic cooperation where DHL, one of the world’s leading logistics companies, will pilot Cleveron Mobility’s unmanned robot couriers to test their use in last-mile delivery operations.

Clevon 1 will be liveried in DHL’s branding and was due to start delivering parcels by the end of July. [Read more…] about DHL begins trial runs of Cleveron’s autonomous delivery vehicle

Flexiv showcases robotic masseur and robotic coronavirus testing system

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Flexiv, a “general-purpose” robotics company which also produces a collaborative robotic arm, has been showcasing some of its latest robotic developments at the recent World Artificial Intelligence Conference, held in China.

Flexiv’s booth featured a fully automated coronavirus testing robot, a robotic masseur, and a range of other industry-ready robotic solutions.

Attracting over 200 exhibitors and 300 guest speakers, the expo was held from the 1st to the 3rd of September at Shanghai’s World Expo Centre. [Read more…] about Flexiv showcases robotic masseur and robotic coronavirus testing system

Virtual Incision’s robotic surgery device to launch into space

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Virtual Incision, a medical device company which claims to be “pioneering the world’s first miniaturized robotic-assisted surgery platform”, says its MIRA Platform will be launched into space to test its skills in a mission aboard the International Space Station.

The opportunity is driven by a recently awarded grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and is a technology demonstration scheduled for 2024.

John Murphy, CEO of Virtual Incision, says: “The Virtual Incision MIRA platform was designed to deliver the power of a mainframe robotic-assisted surgery device in a miniaturized size, with the goal of making RAS accessible in any operating room on the planet. [Read more…] about Virtual Incision’s robotic surgery device to launch into space

Avidbots and Maplesoft partner to design new autonomous commercial cleaning systems

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Avidbots, a maker of commercial robotic cleaning systems, and Maplesoft, a provider of modeling and calculation software for engineering and research, have agreed a strategic partnership to “bring more innovation to autonomous cleaning robot design for commercial customers”.

Warehouses and retail businesses are frequently turning to tech to provide efficient, cost-effective cleaning options for essential commercial cleaning tasks, say the companies.

Finding efficient cleaning solutions has been made challenging by unpredictable staffing and the additional Covid-related surface disinfection steps. [Read more…] about Avidbots and Maplesoft partner to design new autonomous commercial cleaning systems